Abstract: Disclosed is a self-expanding cannula, systems using such cannulae, and methods of their use. The cannulae may comprise single lumen cannula (“SLC”) configurations and double lumen cannula (“DLC”) configurations, and include at least a first cannula and a self-expanding wire frame attached to the first cannula. Self-expanding wire frame is automatically expandable from a compressed state (providing a reduced cannula diameter as it is moved through a patient's body to the site at which it is to be deployed) to an expanded state (which increases the diameter of the cannula to the diameter intended for its normal use). The expanded wire frame provides radial support to prevent a drainage canal (whether a patient's blood vessel or a portion of the system inserted into the patient's blood vessel) from collapsing as fluid is drained from the patient.

Abstract: A herpes virus vector is provided with both transcriptional and translational control. Within various embodiments the herpes virus vector is based upon a modified herpes virus and has both ICP27 and ICP34.5 under control of a CEA promoter and miRNA-124/143, respectively, and deletion of at least one copy of terminal repeat long region is provided to increase safety without sacrificing efficacy. The herpes virus vector can also incorporate a virus-expressed cytokine cassette encoding IL-12, IL-15/IL-15RA under the control of CXCR4 promoter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-expanding cannula, systems using such cannulae, and methods of their use. The cannulae may comprise single lumen cannula (“SLC”) configurations and double lumen cannula (“DLC”) configurations, and include at least a first cannula and a self-expanding wire frame attached to the first cannula. Self-expanding wire frame is automatically expandable from a compressed state (providing a reduced cannula diameter as it is moved through a patient's body to the site at which it is to be deployed) to an expanded state (which increases the diameter of the cannula to the diameter intended for its normal use). The expanded wire frame provides radial support to prevent a drainage canal (whether a patient's blood vessel or a portion of the system inserted into the patient's blood vessel) from collapsing as fluid is drained from the patient.

Abstract: A display substrate is provided, including: a base substrate; a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, a semiconductor layer, a third conductive layer and a passivation layer sequentially arranged on the base substrate along a direction away from the base substrate; and a first electrode via hole penetrating the passivation layer. The second conductive layer, includes a first electrode. The second conductive layer includes a gate electrode. The third conductive layer includes a transfer portion, of which an orthographic projection on the base substrate falls within an orthographic projection of the first electrode on the base. An opening area of the first electrode via hole gradually decreases in a direction pointing towards the base substrate, and an exposed part of the transfer portion by the first electrode via hole serves as a part of a via hole sidewall of the first electrode via hole.

Abstract: An HSV vector comprising an expression cassette for one or more of IL12, IL15, and hIL15Receptor alpha subunit is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns polymer composites for harvesting moisture and their uses thereof. The polymer composite comprises a hydrophilic polymer network and a hygroscopic salt intercalated within the polymer network. The weight ratio of the polymer network to the salt is about 0.1:1 to about 15:1. The present disclosure also concerns methods of fabricating the polymer composites.

Abstract: An HSV vector with ICP27 under control of CXCR4 promoter and ICP34.5 under control of miRNA-124/143, wherein the vector has a deletion of one RL and one RS region of the viral genome. Within optional embodiments the mutation is a deletion containing the second copy of the ICP34.5 gene. These constructs provide increased safety without sacrificing efficacy. The HSV vector also incorporates a virus-expressed cytokine cassette encoding IL-12, IL-15/IL-15RA under the control of CMV promoter.

Abstract: There is provided an inorganic hierarchical porous membrane comprising at least two layers, wherein each layer of the at least two layers comprises a different average pore size as compared to another layer of the at least two layers, and wherein the membrane comprises a patterned surface. There is also provided a method of forming the membrane.

Abstract: An HSV vector comprising an expression cassette for one or more of IL12, IL15, and hIL15Receptor alpha subunit is provided.

Abstract: This application provides a mobile terminal including a first magnet and a second magnet. At least a part of the first magnet and at least a part of the second magnet are disposed in the accommodating space. The first magnet is disposed on a back facet of the display module, the second magnet is disposed on the middle frame, and positions of the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed opposite to each other. The first magnet is a coil, and the second magnet is a main magnet; or the first magnet is a main magnet, and the second magnet is a coil. The main magnet is a Halbach array, and the main magnet generates a unilateral magnetic field on a side opposite to the coil.

Abstract: A microscopic technique for generating high-clarity, large volume 3D images of fluorescent tissue structure at subcellular resolution and capture transient activities. The technique includes capturing two orthogonal 2D projection of the sample volume by performing a projection scan with an excitation laser sweeping through the volume at up to 100 vps, tracking the scan depth using an electrically tuned lens to keep the emission image in focus and generate an xy plane volume projection image at the camera; and placing a PMT behind the excitation lens to collect emission passed through the excitation lens, wherein signals from the PMT form a focus scan projection at the yz plane; and then merging the xy and yz projections.

Abstract: A dielectric elastomeric material having a permittivity of 20-65 at 103 Hz is provided. The dielectric elastomeric material is formed from a composition comprising: a polymer comprising at least one acrylate monomer; a cross-linker; and a photoinitiator. A conductive elastomer comprising the dielectric elastomeric material, as well as a method of forming the dielectric elastomeric material, are also provided.

Abstract: Devices, system, and methods are provided based on a technique for purging a blood pump. The technique may include providing a blood pump having an impeller and providing a fluid comprising a bicarbonate. The technique may include flowing the fluid through a first gap between a bearing and an outer surface of a rotatable shaft coupled to the impeller, the bearing and gap being disposed within a lumen of a tubular member and depending on the flow rate of the fluid and the speed of the impeller, the fluid may flow through the first gap and into a second gap between the bearing and a surface of the impeller facing the bearing. The bicarbonate reduces denaturation and adsorption of any blood proteins in the gap(s).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power divider and a circuit including the same. The power divider may comprise: at least two branches; the at least two branches comprise a first branch coupled between a first port and a second port; and a second branch coupled between the first port and a third port; the first branch comprises a first transmission line for power dividing function coupled to the first port, and a first impedance matching structure coupled to the second port; and the second branch comprises a second transmission line for power dividing function coupled to the first port, and a second impedance matching structure coupled to the third port. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, lengths and/or even types of the transmission lines in the power divider may be reduced.

Abstract: Various embodiments may provide a memory cell. The memory cell may include an active electrode including an active electrode material. The memory cell may also include a first noble electrode contact with the active electrode, the first noble electrode being a patterned electrode including a noble electrode material. The memory cell may further include a resistive switching layer in contact with the active electrode and the first noble electrode. The memory cell may additionally include a second noble electrode including a noble electrode material, the second noble electrode in contact with the resistive switching layer.

Abstract: An optical device as described herein includes a host substrate fabricated from a dielectric material transparent in the Infrared range. Additionally, the optical device as discussed herein includes multiple elements disposed on the host substrate. The multiple elements are spaced apart from each other on the host substrate in accordance with a desired pattern. Each of the multiple elements disposed in the host substrate is fabricated from a second material having a refractive index of greater than 4.5. Such an optical device provides an improvement over conventional optical devices that operate in the Infrared range.

Abstract: A packet transmission method is applied to a communication device including a first MPU, a second MPU, and an LPU. The first MPU is connected to the LPU through a first transmission channel. The second MPU is connected to the LPU through a second transmission channel. During packet transmission, a service flow packet is transmitted through the first transmission channel, and a non-service flow packet is transmitted through the second transmission channel. Therefore, the service flow packet and the non-service flow packet are processed by different MPUs, so that the service flow packet and the non-service flow packet do not compete with each other. In this way, transmission efficiency of the non-service flow packet is improved. In addition, when the first MPU is attacked by an abnormal service flow packet, the second MPU is not affected, and may normally perform operation and maintenance management.

Abstract: This application provides a mobile terminal including a first magnet and a second magnet. At least a part of the first magnet and at least a part of the second magnet are disposed in the accommodating space. The first magnet is disposed on a back facet of the display module, the second magnet is disposed on the middle frame, and positions of the first magnet and the second magnet are disposed opposite to each other. The first magnet is a coil, and the second magnet is a main magnet; or the first magnet is a main magnet, and the second magnet is a coil. The main magnet is a Halbach array, and the main magnet generates a unilateral magnetic field on a side opposite to the coil.

Abstract: There is provided an inorganic hierarchical porous membrane comprising at least two layers, wherein each layer of the at least two layers comprises a different average pore size as compared to another layer of the at least two layers, and wherein the membrane comprises a patterned surface. There is also provided a method of forming the membrane.

Abstract: A dielectric elastomeric material having a permittivity of 20-65 at 103 Hz is provided. The dielectric elastomeric material is formed from a composition comprising: a polymer comprising at least one acrylate monomer; a cross-linker; and a photoinitiator. A conductive elastomer comprising the dielectric elastomeric material, as well as a method of forming the dielectric elastomeric material, are also provided.